No. 24-540 · U.S. National Science Foundation
Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR): Workshop Opportunities
Not reimbursement-only
“Proposal budgets for workshops may request up to $200,000 for a project period” — From the announcement
- Award range
- Up to $200,000
- Expected awards
- ~20
- Application deadline
- No deadline listed
- Posted
- Feb 14, 2024
- Last verified
- 3 days ago
At a glance
AI summaryNSF EPSCoR Workshop Opportunities funds workshops that advance science and engineering, involve the EPSCoR community, and may focus on research findings, emerging topics, collaborations, tools, or specific NSF workshop calls. Eligible applicants are institutions or organizations within EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions, including U.S. colleges and universities, certain nonprofit research or educational organizations with 501(c)(3) status, and federally recognized Tribal Nations. Awards are expected to be standard grants, with up to 20 awards and $1.5 million anticipated for the year; workshop budgets may request up to $200,000. There are no cost-share requirements stated, and workshops are not intended for single-institution activities; funds may not be budgeted for non-EPSCoR institutions, though their speakers’ travel can be covered under participant support costs.
AI-generated summary — verify against the announcement
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) is designed to fulfill the mandate of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote scientific progress nationwide. NSF EPSCoR facilitates the establishment of partnerships among academic institutions, government, industry, and non-profit sectors that are designed to promote sustainable improvements in an EPSCoR-eligible jurisdiction’s research infrastructure, Research and Development (R&D) capacity, and R&D competitiveness. Eligibility to participate in NSF EPSCoR funding opportunities, including the EPSCoR Workshop Opportunities program, is described on the EPSCoR website (see criteria for eligibility link ). EPSCoR welcomes proposals for workshops only from institutions within EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions (i.e. states, territories, commonwealths). These workshops must focus on innovative ways to address multi-jurisdictional efforts on themes of regional or national importance with relevance to the goals and mission of NSF and EPSCoR .
Who can apply
- Others
Program history
USASpending.govAssistance listing 47.041 · Engineering
Real awards this federal program has made — the whole assistance listing (47.041), not just this notice.
| Fiscal year | Awards | Median award | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 (so far) | 604 | $407,608 | $200,000 – $550,000 |
| FY 2025 | 1,537 | $389,666 | $282,237 – $549,621 |
| FY 2024 | 1,761 | — | — |
| FY 2023 | 1,862 | — | — |
| FY 2022 | 2,238 | — | — |
| FY 2021 | 2,436 | — | — |
For comparison, this notice advertises Up to $200,000.
Dollar figures are based on the 1,000 most recent awards we store, not all 10,438 — award counts are complete.
- NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY $7,674,141 · FY 2026
- VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY $4,000,000 · FY 2025
- NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY $3,848,048 · FY 2025
- CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY $3,000,000 · FY 2025
- NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY $3,000,000 · FY 2025
Source: USASpending.gov · refreshed Aug 19, 2026
Assistance listing 47.049 · Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Real awards this federal program has made — the whole assistance listing (47.049), not just this notice.
| Fiscal year | Awards | Median award | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 (so far) | 762 | $299,931 | $121,337 – $500,000 |
| FY 2025 | 2,247 | $482,485 | $249,935 – $627,333 |
| FY 2024 | 2,571 | — | — |
| FY 2023 | 2,745 | — | — |
| FY 2022 | 2,640 | — | — |
| FY 2021 | 2,567 | — | — |
For comparison, this notice advertises Up to $200,000.
Dollar figures are based on the 1,000 most recent awards we store, not all 13,532 — award counts are complete.
- ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY, INC. $19,041,217 · FY 2025
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES $7,039,283 · FY 2026
- WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION $5,950,041 · FY 2026
- MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY $4,980,000 · FY 2026
- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM $4,950,000 · FY 2026
Source: USASpending.gov · refreshed Aug 21, 2026
Assistance listing 47.050 · Geosciences
Real awards this federal program has made — the whole assistance listing (47.050), not just this notice.
| Fiscal year | Awards | Median award | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 (so far) | 286 | $384,889 | $140,548 – $582,302 |
| FY 2025 | 920 | $382,104 | $189,831 – $608,490 |
| FY 2024 | 1,251 | — | — |
| FY 2023 | 1,285 | — | — |
| FY 2022 | 1,314 | — | — |
| FY 2021 | 1,504 | — | — |
For comparison, this notice advertises Up to $200,000.
Dollar figures are based on the 1,000 most recent awards we store, not all 6,560 — award counts are complete.
- EARTHSCOPE CONSORTIUM INC. $55,190,331 · FY 2025
- TEXAS A & M RESEARCH FOUNDATION $17,635,793 · FY 2025
- REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN $6,000,000 · FY 2025
- THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK $5,406,902 · FY 2025
- PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE $4,893,936 · FY 2025
Source: USASpending.gov · refreshed Aug 5, 2026
Assistance listing 47.070 · Computer and Information Science and Engineering
Real awards this federal program has made — the whole assistance listing (47.070), not just this notice.
| Fiscal year | Awards | Median award | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 (so far) | 647 | $358,200 | $187,638 – $481,247 |
| FY 2025 | 1,559 | $320,881 | $200,061 – $597,771 |
| FY 2024 | 1,919 | — | — |
| FY 2023 | 2,177 | — | — |
| FY 2022 | 2,045 | — | — |
| FY 2021 | 1,910 | — | — |
For comparison, this notice advertises Up to $200,000.
Dollar figures are based on the 1,000 most recent awards we store, not all 10,257 — award counts are complete.
- THE ALLEN INSTITUTE FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE $18,113,645 · FY 2025
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO $11,000,000 · FY 2026
- CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY $10,000,000 · FY 2026
- THE MORGRIDGE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH, INC. $9,000,000 · FY 2026
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES $9,000,000 · FY 2026
Source: USASpending.gov · refreshed Aug 5, 2026
Assistance listing 47.074 · Biological Sciences
Real awards this federal program has made — the whole assistance listing (47.074), not just this notice.
| Fiscal year | Awards | Median award | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 (so far) | 458 | $570,595 | $339,784 – $897,764 |
| FY 2025 | 826 | $501,517 | $345,101 – $859,237 |
| FY 2024 | 1,075 | — | — |
| FY 2023 | 1,137 | — | — |
| FY 2022 | 1,240 | — | — |
| FY 2021 | 1,243 | — | — |
For comparison, this notice advertises Up to $200,000.
Dollar figures are based on the 1,000 most recent awards we store, not all 5,979 — award counts are complete.
- RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, THE $2,999,999 · FY 2025
- UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. $2,514,000 · FY 2025
- UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK $2,432,713 · FY 2025
- CLEMSON UNIVERSITY $2,400,000 · FY 2025
- THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY $2,200,000 · FY 2025
Source: USASpending.gov · refreshed Aug 5, 2026
Assistance listing 47.075 · Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
Real awards this federal program has made — the whole assistance listing (47.075), not just this notice.
| Fiscal year | Awards | Median award | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 (so far) | 89 | $574,558 | $210,470 – $772,299 |
| FY 2025 | 559 | $208,544 | $38,032 – $400,000 |
| FY 2024 | 838 | $193,570 | $86,318 – $399,791 |
| FY 2023 | 869 | — | — |
| FY 2022 | 895 | — | — |
| FY 2021 | 958 | — | — |
For comparison, this notice advertises Up to $200,000.
Dollar figures are based on the 1,000 most recent awards we store, not all 4,208 — award counts are complete.
- REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN $10,999,998 · FY 2024
- NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER $7,998,747 · FY 2025
- UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, THE $5,599,998 · FY 2024
- REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA $5,200,000 · FY 2024
- NATIONAL BUREAU OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH INC $3,065,935 · FY 2024
Source: USASpending.gov · refreshed Aug 5, 2026
Assistance listing 47.076 · STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources)
Real awards this federal program has made — the whole assistance listing (47.076), not just this notice.
| Fiscal year | Awards | Median award | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 (so far) | 93 | $743,868 | $218,502 – $1,887,597 |
| FY 2025 | 803 | $475,000 | $242,507 – $1,000,000 |
| FY 2024 | 1,421 | $398,874 | $200,164 – $909,820 |
| FY 2023 | 1,303 | — | — |
| FY 2022 | 1,344 | — | — |
| FY 2021 | 1,191 | — | — |
For comparison, this notice advertises Up to $200,000.
Dollar figures are based on the 1,000 most recent awards we store, not all 6,155 — award counts are complete.
- GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORP $8,990,942 · FY 2025
- THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO $8,000,000 · FY 2025
- CAL POLY POMONA FOUNDATION INC $7,500,000 · FY 2025
- FLORIDA A & M UNIVERSITY $7,500,000 · FY 2025
- MONTANA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY $7,500,000 · FY 2025
Source: USASpending.gov · refreshed Aug 5, 2026
Assistance listing 47.079 · Office of International Science and Engineering
Real awards this federal program has made — the whole assistance listing (47.079), not just this notice.
| Fiscal year | Awards | Median award | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 (so far) | 12 | $343,574 | $134,406 – $552,844 |
| FY 2025 | 110 | $443,613 | $274,824 – $478,396 |
| FY 2024 | 127 | $344,984 | $257,834 – $512,493 |
| FY 2023 | 128 | $281,771 | $150,000 – $417,907 |
| FY 2022 | 107 | $299,888 | $162,654 – $678,098 |
| FY 2021 | 127 | $299,945 | $200,596 – $398,431 |
For comparison, this notice advertises Up to $200,000.
- THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY $23,201,013 · FY 2023
- AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE $22,676,043 · FY 2022
- INTERNAT HUMAN FRONTIER SCIENCE PROGRAMM $21,236,000 · FY 2025
- GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORP $20,210,752 · FY 2021
- DUKE UNIVERSITY $20,203,733 · FY 2021
Source: USASpending.gov · refreshed Aug 5, 2026
Assistance listing 47.083 · Integrative Activities
Real awards this federal program has made — the whole assistance listing (47.083), not just this notice.
| Fiscal year | Awards | Median award | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 (so far) | 69 | $393,875 | $291,425 – $1,250,907 |
| FY 2025 | 388 | $463,272 | $269,010 – $887,105 |
| FY 2024 | 697 | $452,434 | $270,334 – $807,474 |
| FY 2023 | 700 | — | — |
| FY 2022 | 476 | — | — |
| FY 2021 | 150 | — | — |
For comparison, this notice advertises Up to $200,000.
Dollar figures are based on the 1,000 most recent awards we store, not all 2,480 — award counts are complete.
- GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORP $23,999,998 · FY 2025
- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON $22,294,445 · FY 2024
- THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO $19,998,055 · FY 2024
- UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA $19,982,835 · FY 2025
- UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, THE $12,912,881 · FY 2024
Source: USASpending.gov · refreshed Aug 5, 2026
Assistance listing 47.084 · NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships
Real awards this federal program has made — the whole assistance listing (47.084), not just this notice.
| Fiscal year | Awards | Median award | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 (so far) | 199 | $304,926 | $50,000 – $1,149,405 |
| FY 2025 | 908 | $305,000 | $50,000 – $997,540 |
| FY 2024 | 1,040 | — | — |
| FY 2023 | 1,102 | — | — |
| FY 2022 | 623 | — | — |
| FY 2021 | 268 | — | — |
For comparison, this notice advertises Up to $200,000.
Dollar figures are based on the 1,000 most recent awards we store, not all 4,140 — award counts are complete.
- ACTIVATE GLOBAL INC $14,978,985 · FY 2025
- OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY $7,500,000 · FY 2026
- TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY $7,500,000 · FY 2026
- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS $7,500,000 · FY 2026
- UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT $7,500,000 · FY 2026
Source: USASpending.gov · refreshed Aug 5, 2026
Change history
Since we first indexed it- Jul 25, 2026 Grant announcement document replaced